Soft Silent Night

Janet, I like this version better than the first.  It is an original and fresh look at an old classic.  The orchestration is right on and shows how comfortable you're getting with the tools you have.  As always, your playing is lovely.

I like this one a lot better! :-D
 
This is the PrarieBreeze I've come to know and grown to love.

Robby, I thought you would. :)

Shad...after 82 songs, I hope I've learned a few things. :)  (I only wish I could learn faster!)  Too busy?  Well, hmmm...that's a good point. Thanks! 

Hi Jeanette, very nicely done, I like it. Nice orchestration.  Now how about adding some boogie-woogie ; )

Rik

Herb..let's keep our fingers crossed! :)

Thanks Rik...boogie-woogie?  Now that would have been so perfect! :)

S. Alf--you're not really late.  And I guess you could say a number of things. :)

Thanks John!

Thanks James. I rather like it too.  I can't believe no one has mentioned that I almost ripped off the intro to 'Beth.'  I hadn't heard that song until I heard it on this forum (I know...I lived in a cave)...but it must have worked its way into my brain.  Only later did I realize it.  But with Reece's help, I changed it enough so hopefully I won't be going to jail soon. ;) 

Shad...again....As soon as I uploaded it last night I realized how I could have totally calmed this down...and I really liked it that way.  I think I should always get up and walk away before I say I'm done...most good things (musically) usually happen AWAY from the DAW for me.  Oh well.  It was late and I was done.  Thanks for the idea though!  

Enjoyed this Janet... but now you've got me humming Christmas tunes in June!

It's a good arrangement - might be a bit busy in the piano backing but the best way to resolve that might be to completely separate the melody from the backing by using an oboe, flute, or violin sample right from the start rather than on the second time through (and then changing it from one to the other).

I realise it's too late for Monday now... sorry!

I already commented on this in the other thread.

This is excellent. I liked the other one better just because it's different, but this is as good as it gets. Excellent playing. Wish I could play half as good as that.

Thanks,

Bub.

Thanks Bub and Tim.  I've got my fingers crossed...but not quitting my day job. :) 

Wow, now that's something coming from you Scott. Thank you! :) Taxi wasn't thrilled, but it was sorta fun to do.

Very nice Janet...

Very smooth and soothing....

Well, I'm still surprised, Scott. :)  Thanks again. 
Thank you cclarry! 

Thanks James. Fortunately it's not too hard to mix a piano solo. :) And my vocals wouldn't help it, believe me.

Hi Janet- As you may have noticed, I have not been around much (moving 4 times in 8 months kinda' limits one's free time), so it's been a while since I've heard your playing and music.  I have to say that I'm blown away, beacuse I just hear you playing with more feeling and creativity every time I do stop back. 

I thought your interertation on this piece was just brilliant and a genuine pleasure for me to listen to.

I thought this was really good. When it's 100 degrees out, thinking about cooler Christmas weather is nice.

Well, Pete, glad you liked it...maybe I'll get back into music again after all!  (and I'm sick of 100 degree weather too...and the fact that every time I go somewhere else this summer (AK & NC) it's cold and rainy.  grrr...) 

Thanks Tim.    (had to go back and listen to see if I did put drums in after all.)  Maybe they didn't like those other dumb instruments.  Oh well.  lol